I heard him inside the book. He kept calling to me, trying to talk to me, but I kept silent. Each word was like a stab in my heart - I couldn't let Yue see me like this. Any chance of me being his lover instead of Clow was completely ruined now. I was going to be alone forever. I was a freak. A monster. A man in the body of a lion. Yue couldn't love me like this. After a few years (I'm not sure exactly how long - It's hard to tell time when you're inside a book.), he stopped calling to me and I guess, went to sleep. I cried, mostly, after Yue went quiet. He was on the back cover, and I on the front - It seemed even now, Clow was trying to keep us apart. So, when I woke up the first time, it turned out to be a waste of time - The person wasn't worthy to be master of the cards, and I didn't even see Yue. It wasn't until Sakura opened the book that I began to feel hopeful again.

The first time I saw Yue since we were sent to the book was like seeing him all over again for the first time. It's almost like looking at some famous piece of artwork once, and then forgetting about it, but once you see it again, you fall in love with it all over. I fell in love with him again. "Yue.." I murmured. His eyes went wide, and he knelt beside me, looking confused.

"Keroberos? Is that you?"

I nodded and sighed. "This is me, now."

"How?"

"Clow did this to me.. he was jealous and angry.."

Yue kissed my forehead lightly, scratching behind my ears. I nearly melted right then and there, purring throatily. He smiled and sat in the grass next to me. "It's been a long time, hasn't it, Kero-chan?"

"Almost a century."

"Did you miss me?"

"Every day." I replied, nuzzling his hand. "Yue.. I.. I wish I could've been with you when Clow. "

He tensed, and I immediately felt terrible about even bringing it up. ".. I know, Keroberos." A sad smile crossed his face and he gently kissed my cheek. "I know." Yue stood and looked at me again with.. What was it? Pity? "I must go.. " He murmured, and before I had time to change into my false form, he began to change into the boy. Quickly, I willed myself to change into what Sakura teasingly called my "plushie form", and I did it just in time. Yukito picked me up as I frantically tried to stay still, and he smiled.

"I should take this back to Sakura-chan. She must've dropped it."

The entire way back I could only think about Yue.. How I desperately wanted to be with him again.. How I would do anything to regain my old form again.. And after the boy Eriol - Clow's reincarnation left again, my hopes became realized.

Keroberos groaned as he heard a yelp from Sakura's bed, and soon after, there were rapid pokes in his side. "Nngh. Sakura-chan, go back to sleep. I'm tired." He muttered, yawning. When he opened his eyes, he blinked at the terrified expression on her face. ".. What is it?"

"K-Kero-chan?" She stammered, shaking.

".. Sakura, what? " He looked around, confused, and caught sight of a pair of long, white wings. Was Yue around? After a moment's hesitation, he realized they were his own. Shaking worse than his mistress was, he looked down to see his human body, long, golden blonde hair flowing past his shoulders. He let out a half-laugh, half-sob of joy. "Oh."

"I..is that you?"

"It.. it's me." He wiggled his fingers, staring in awe.

".hoee.."

Keroberos stood off of the bed and promptly fell over. ". Ow."

"Kero-chan, are you all right?" She scrambled off of the bed and helped him up.

"I'm fine. I'm just not used to walking on two legs."

She looked up at him, smiling a little. "You look a little like Yue. But.. happier."

He couldn't help but laugh softly. "Thank you, Sakura." He knelt down and kissed her cheek. "I should go see him now.. I'll be back in the morning, all right?"

Sakura nodded, blushing at the kiss. "Oyasumi nesai, Kero-chan."

Without another word, he left the house, hopping from rooftop to rooftop until he got to where he knew Yue was sleeping. Slipping into the bedroom silently, he thanked his lucky stars that the Yukito-boy was alone. "Yue!" He shouted in the darkness. "Yue! Hurry! It's an emergency!"

Before Yukito could wake up, Yue had appeared, looking slightly grouchy at the loss of sleep, but he stopped when he saw Keroberos standing there. ". Keroberos." He murmured, standing and walking to him slowly, as if not sure he was dreaming or not. He pressed a slender hand against Keroberos' chest, and smiled faintly, stepping into his warm embrace. Their wings wrapped around each other, and neither said another word until the sun rose and they slept in each others' arms. Keroberos smiled and ran his fingers through Yue's silvery hair. This must be some kind of amazing dream. Until he remembered something that Eriol said.. about one of Clow's mistakes being taken back. He almost heard Clow's voice in his head.. 'Take care of him, Keroberos..' Gently kissing the sleeping angel's forehead, he leaned back against the bed. "I will." He whispered. "Forever."

Author's notes: Well. That's it. O.o; Hope y'all liked it - I just haven't been in much of a CCS mood lately, but maybe I'll write more to it someday. Thanks to everyone who reviewed!